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Aroldis Chapman Suspended For Two Games

Pittsburgh Pirates flame throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman was suspended for two games, after being ejected earlier this week for arguing the strike zone with...

The Pirates Could Use a Day Off

The Pittsburgh Pirates look like they need a day off. Fortunately for Pirates fans, Thursday's action will feature top prospects Paul Skenes and Bubba...

P2Daily: Jared Jones is Looking Like a Rookie of the Year Contender

The Pirates lost 3-1 to the Mets on Tuesday, overshadowing a truly fantastic start from rookie pitcher Jared Jones. Jones was on a restricted pitch...

P2Daily: A Shaky Start to a Bullpen With the Potential to Be the Best

The Pirates have the potential for one of the best bullpens in the game. David Bednar has been one of the best relievers over...

Prospect Watch

Pirates Prospect Watch: Hunter Barco Looks Great Again For Greensboro

Hunter Barco has been worth the wait so far. The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Barco in the second round of the 2022 draft, despite the left-handed...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Tsung-Che Cheng Homers in a 3-for-3 Day

Tsung-Che Cheng had a day for Altoona. The shortstop went 3-for-3 at the plate with his first home run of the 2024 season. Batting fifth...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Pitching Leads the Way in the Pirates System

The strength of this Pittsburgh Pirates team is clearly on the pitching side. The top prospects in the system are pitchers. The depth of...

Discussion

Saturday Sleepers

Saturday Sleepers: Valentin Linarez Added Velocity and Improved Control in 2023

Valentin Linarez had one of the biggest recorded velocity jumps in minor league baseball last year. Baseball America tracked the year-over-year four-seam velocity gainers from...

Saturday Sleepers: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a 17 year old throw 100 miles an hour”

At the start of the 2023 international signing period, the Pittsburgh Pirates added David Matoma as their first signing out of Uganda. The right-handed...

Saturday Sleepers: Omar Alfonzo is a Catching Prospect to Follow

On March 26, 2023, the Pittsburgh Pirates sent Omar Alfonzo to big league camp for a day. A catcher entering his age 19 season,...

Saturday Sleepers: Garret Forrester Moving Behind the Plate

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pittsburgh Pirates are converting 2023 third round pick Garret Forrester to a catcher, splitting his time between first base and...

ARCHIVES

Starling Marte Takes Two Eastern League Honors

Analysis
The Altoona Curve announced their 2011 award winners prior to today's game.  Taking the top honors as the team's MVP was Starling Marte.  Marte...

1903 World Series: The Comparisons

Pirates History
The 1903 Pittsburgh Pirates won the National League crown by 6.5 games over the New York Giants. In the American League the Boston Americans...

Minor League Schedule: 9/4/11

Analysis
Today's probable starters: Aaron Thompson, Kyle McPherson, Donald Veal, Eliecer Navarro and Ryan Hafner

Indians Win Home Finale, But A Playoff Spot Is Not At The End Of Their Rainbow

Analysis
Indianapolis Indians  8,  Louisville Bats  7 The Indianapolis Indians won their final home game at Victory Field tonight, cutting short the Louisville Bats' rally in...

Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 9/3/11

Prospect Watch
Jameson Taillon finishes his first season, Aaron Pribanic goes six strong innings, and a lot of offense throughout the system.

Altoona Loses After Missed Call in 12th

Analysis
Pittsburgh Pirates fans might have heard this story before.  Extra innings.  Play at the plate.  Obvious call that was missed by the umpire.  Other...

Game 139 Recap: Lee Slams Cubs in Ninth

Analysis
Derrek Lee returned from the disabled list and knocked in five runs. The big blow was a grand slam of Carlos Marmol with two...

Three Stories of Stats and Fastball Command

Analysis
Fastball command has kind of taken on a life of its own in Pittsburgh.  The Pirates stress fastball command in the minors, especially at...

Drew Maggi Promoted to Bradenton

Transactions
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted shortstop Drew Maggi from the West Virginia Power to the Bradenton Marauders.  The move comes at the end of...

Matt Hague Named Indianapolis Indians 2011 MVP

Analysis
The Indianapolis Indians will be announcing their 2011 award winners tonight, including the announcement that first baseman Matt Hague has been named the team's...

Ed Doheny: Tale of Tragedy

Pirates History
Before getting into the start of the 1903 World Series for the regular Sunday history article, I thought it was important to cover one...

Minor League Schedule: 9/3/11

Analysis
Today's probable starter: Nelson Figueroa, Aaron Pribanic, Nate Baker, Jameson Taillon and Matt Benedict
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